Assistant Director Business Pt

Overview

Human Resources
Full Time
Day Shift
8-5 salaried
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first Heart

CARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Partner with designated departments and business units within Lexington Medical Center (LMC) to understand their Human Resources (HR) priorities, strategic business objectives, and other related needs, as well as communicate existing house-wide HR programs and offerings. Coordinate with all areas of HR to ensure support for department leaders and staff. Acts as an agent for the organization, makes recommendations regarding employment and operational matters, helps implement changes, and designs strategic interventions to ensure that quality service is delivered and that HR programs meet department objectives and LMC goals.

Will be responsible for assuring that adequate resources and training are provided to ensure full compliance with all regulatory requirements and fully communicated to the staff within area of responsibility.

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or other related discipline
• Minimum Years of Experience: 5 Years of experience in an HR Management, HR Generalist, or related professional role with functional specialty, and working knowledge of strategic planning, employment related laws, project management, and internal consulting.
• Substitutable Education & Experience: None.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: None
• Required Training: Identifiable strengths in the functional components of HR including recruitment & retention, employee relations, compensation & benefits administration, and training/staff development. High level of both written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

• Acts as a strategic HR partner for multiple departments. Works collaboratively with leaders to incorporate HR expertise to support and maximize departmental performance.
• Participates in developing strategies that directly support organizational and departmental goals.
• Support department leaders and staff through complex employee relations issues. Lead and conduct investigations, recommend resolutions, and assist with implementation. Provide guidance regarding LMC's formal grievance process.
• Advises managers in establishing clear standards for excellent performance (e.g., job descriptions, competencies).
• Identifies, prepares, and presents/coordinates training programs.
• Helps managers create, communicate, and consistently apply performance development best practices, including formal discipline when necessary.
• Analyzes information/trends from various sources such as exit interviews, feedback from employees, etc. and makes recommendations for improvements. Practices good judgment when sharing information and maintains confidentiality.
• Monitors departmental turnover trends, seeking opportunities and strategies to improve retention of key performers.
• Serves as a confidential contact for employees to report concerns related to harassment, discrimination, or any other policy or issue that they believe is unfair or inconsistent.
• Provides advice and support required to select and retain appropriate job candidates.
• Serves as…